US Bridges

HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook

Good

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1.5M W of RT12 Bullardvll · Structure no. W39015BQGMUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY N Roylstn RD
CrossesWater Tarbell Brook
Location1.5M W of RT12 Bullardvll
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.69842, -72.08651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Roylstn RD over Water Tarbell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.